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Nearly-flat GDP growth is reflection of difficult trading conditions, says small firms
Article Thu, 16 January 2025

Nearly-flat GDP growth is reflection of difficult trading conditions, says small firms

The Government must now make good on its statements that growth is its number one priority - its recent call for regulators to put forward suggestions for growth-friendly changes they could make is one small businesses will welcome.

FSB Scotland: First-of-its-kind Visitor Levy must be delivered ‘smoothly, not just quickly’
Article Thu, 16 January 2025

FSB Scotland: First-of-its-kind Visitor Levy must be delivered ‘smoothly, not just quickly’

‘Rush to launch levy in Edinburgh risks significant disruption'

Near-flat GDP underlines need for short-term growth plans – FSB Scotland 
Article Thu, 16 January 2025

Near-flat GDP underlines need for short-term growth plans – FSB Scotland 

Government must create day-to-day trading environment that frees up small businesses to grow   

Regulators must get on-board with small business growth agenda
Article Mon, 13 January 2025

Regulators must get on-board with small business growth agenda

FSB proposes a set of pro-growth measures to some of the UK's leading regulators

New research shows scale to which Labour’s employment plan will harm jobs, lock people out of work and cause spiralling benefits bill
Article Mon, 06 January 2025

New research shows scale to which Labour’s employment plan will harm jobs, lock people out of work and cause spiralling benefits bill

FSB finds that over nine in ten small employers have concerns about measures in the Employment Rights Bill

Half a million new entrepreneurs needed in New Year drive to unlock opportunities, improve lives and cut benefits bill
Article Mon, 23 December 2024

Half a million new entrepreneurs needed in New Year drive to unlock opportunities, improve lives and cut benefits bill

Government should step in to provide small firms with personal guarantee protection and unlock investment
Article Mon, 09 December 2024

Government should step in to provide small firms with personal guarantee protection and unlock investment

FCA investigation into personal guarantees does not cover loans to directors of limited companies

UK small firms brace for new EU product safety rules, calling for better export support
Article Thu, 05 December 2024

UK small firms brace for new EU product safety rules, calling for better export support

FSB calls for better export support as EU's new product safety rules to come into effect

FSB Scotland: Budget help for hospitality welcome, but ‘bitter pill to swallow for small retailers’
Article Wed, 04 December 2024

FSB Scotland: Budget help for hospitality welcome, but ‘bitter pill to swallow for small retailers’

FSB Scotland condemns failure to pass on rate relief to under-pressure retail and leisure businesses

Over a third of small exporters seek international opportunities, new research shows
Article Mon, 02 December 2024

Over a third of small exporters seek international opportunities, new research shows

FSB publishes report on ways to enhance government support for ambitious and aspiring small exporters.

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